2026 checked bag allowance & fees
LATAM Airlines baggage allowance
On flights between the U.S. and South America, LATAM includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Standard; Basic and Light includes no checked bag. Extra bags are priced when you book.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
on Standard
Shown when you book
Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total
Basic and Light: price shown when booking
Quick answer
On flights between the U.S. and South America, LATAM includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Standard; Basic and Light includes no checked bag. Extra bags are priced when you book. Included from the Light fare up. Basic fares include only a personal item; you can buy a carry-on until shortly before departure.
- 1st checked bag
- Included (on Standard)
- 2nd checked bag
- Not published (Shown when you book)
- Weight limit
- 23 kg (Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total)
- Cheapest fare
- No free bags (Basic and Light: price shown when booking)
What will my bags cost on LATAM?
- 1st bag on StandardIncluded
- LATAM prices extra bags by route, and they cost less when you buy them more than 48 hours before departure.
LATAM checked bag allowance and fees
Prices one way, per traveler, on flights between the U.S. and South America.
Extra bags on Standard
LATAM prices extra bags by route, and they cost less when you buy them more than 48 hours before departure.
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd bag | Not published | Not published |
On Basic and Light
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag | Not published | Not published |
Free checked bags by fare
- Basic and LightNone
- Standard1 bag
- Full1 bag
- Premium Economy2 bags
Each bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 158 cm (62 in) in total.
How to avoid LATAM bag fees
Who checks bags free
- LATAM Pass and oneworld elite members
Ways to pay less
- • Weigh your bag at home: going over 23 kg can cost more than a second bag.
- • Travel carry-on only: check the LATAM carry-on size.
- • Compare fares: a slightly pricier fare that includes a bag can beat Light fare + bag.
LATAM vs. other Mexican and Latin American airlines
On regular economy fares, one way, in U.S. dollars.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Free bags (regular fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Airlines | Included | Not published | 1 bagStandard |
| Aeroméxico | $30 | $55 | NoneClassic |
| Volaris | up to $120 | up to $143 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
| Viva Aerobus | $38–$65 | $38–$65 | NoneLight |
| Copa Airlines | Included | $55 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Avianca | Included | $65 | 1 bagM and L |
- LATAM Airlines
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Not published
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- Aeroméxico
- 1st bag
- $30
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- None · Classic
- Volaris
- 1st bag
- up to $120
- 2nd bag
- up to $143
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
- Viva Aerobus
- 1st bag
- $38–$65
- 2nd bag
- $38–$65
- Free bags
- None · Light
- Copa Airlines
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Avianca
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $65
- Free bags
- 1 bag · M and L
Compare LATAM with another airline
LATAM baggage FAQ
On flights between the U.S. and South America, LATAM includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Standard; Basic and Light includes no checked bag. Extra bags are priced when you book.
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Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees as published. Airlines change bag fees often, so confirm the price for your trip when you book.
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